At about 1830 Alaska time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a collision with trees while taking off on an on-demand passenger flight under FAR Part 135. The commercial pilot received serious injuries and the two passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The operator subsequently reported it appeared soft field conditions and standing water on the runway prevented the airplane from accelerating fast enough to lift off in time to clear trees at the end of the runway.
September 3, 2010, Tuluksak, Alaska, Cessna 207A
At about 1830 Alaska time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a collision with trees while taking off on an on-demand passenger flight under FAR Part 135. The commercial pilot received serious injuries and the two passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage and its commercial pilot received serious injuries during a takeoff collision with trees on an on-demand passenger flight.
- Soft field conditions and standing water on the runway reportedly prevented the aircraft from accelerating sufficiently to clear trees at the end of the runway.
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